4 On the Floor

4 On the Floor Kelly Citrin, CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM; Owner/Lead Trainer. We offer both group classes & private sessions in MoCo; privates in Frederick. FORCE FREE.

Positive Reinforcement, FORCE/FEAR FREE Training, Socialization & Behavior Consulting in Montgomery & Frederick Counties. Kelly Citrin, CPDT-KA, FDM, MBA
Member APDT & PPG
Secretary, National Capital Therapy Dogs
Steering Committee, Animal Positive Coalition

FEAR FREE. Always passionate about animals, Kelly Citrin fell in love with her first pit bull in 2006. She began to volunteer at MCHS, and t

hen MCASAC shelters, working with difficult to handle dogs, studying behavior – attending classes every Sunday - and training specific dogs to make them more adoptable. She also joined OPH rescue and was the lead for developing the rescue in Montgomery County, MD. In 2008, she began to rescue and rehabilitate pit bulls and still does today. Kelly began teaching obedience and agility at Zoom Room in 2012, and also became the “Pit Bull Mentor” for students struggling with their (mostly rescued) pit bulls. Brutus, her certified, actively working therapy dog, passed his CGC and they joined NCTD in 2014, attaining additional READ Certification immediately and began working with middle school aged children with behavioral problems in alternative education schools/programs. Kelly was elected to the NCTD Board in 2016 as an officer and still serves as Secretary. Kelly’s training philosophy is “Patience, Persistence, Positive Reinforcement, Praise & Play”. She believes an integration of these concepts is key to a successful and happy human and pup. In addition to serving as the trainer for Capitol Canines Animal Rescue and Forever Changed Animal Rescue, she volunteers for and works with several other rescues. She has attended many seminars and two day workshops with internationally known trainers, including Suzanne Clothier, Sue Sternberg, and Bob Bailey. Her areas of concentration include working with reactive dogs, preparing pups for their CGC & Training Therapy Dogs/coaching them for their test, and providing proper training for puppies & rescued dogs right from the start, including a focus on supplying family training, non-competitive agility and more. Kelly lives in Bethesda with her three rescued pit bulls, Ayla, Brutus and Sadie. All three had been tossed away and are now living as one, big, happy family.

Join us today from 12 to 2 PM at with the fabulous for Ask the Trainer & Adoption event!
04/27/2025

Join us today from 12 to 2 PM at with the fabulous for Ask the Trainer & Adoption event!

04/27/2025

Sunday Funny!

Join us today and tomorrow! We are at Pike & Rose Farmers Market today 9-1 AND Pet Wants Rockville with Perfectly Paired...
04/26/2025

Join us today and tomorrow! We are at Pike & Rose Farmers Market today 9-1 AND Pet Wants Rockville with Perfectly Paired Pitties - P3 tomorrow from 12-2!

Join us Sunday from 12 to 2 PM at in King Farm with the fabulous for Ask the Trainer & Adoption Event!
04/24/2025

Join us Sunday from 12 to 2 PM at in King Farm with the fabulous for Ask the Trainer & Adoption Event!

Join us Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Farmers Market for Ask the Trainer! Bring your pup and your questions! Call/text ...
04/24/2025

Join us Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM at Farmers Market for Ask the Trainer! Bring your pup and your questions! Call/text 301-664-4434 for more info!

Thankful Thursday! JOIN US SATURDAY!!We are kicking off Spring with TWO events on Saturday! Please join us for our first...
04/24/2025

Thankful Thursday! JOIN US SATURDAY!!
We are kicking off Spring with TWO events on Saturday! Please join us for our first visit to the Pike & Rose Farmer’s Market from 9-1 and at Pet Wants Rockville with the fabulouslus Perfectly Paired Pitties - P3 Rescue for Ask the Trainer & adoption event!

Where are my Frenchie peeps? 
04/23/2025

Where are my Frenchie peeps? 

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!
04/20/2025

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Join us today Fromm 12-2 pm at Pet Wants Rockville withh Forever Changed Animal Rescue forr Ask The Trainer & Adoption E...
04/19/2025

Join us today Fromm 12-2 pm at Pet Wants Rockville withh Forever Changed Animal Rescue forr Ask The Trainer & Adoption Event!!

Congratulations to our newest teams!! I could not be prouder of these dogs and their humans, who worked tremendously...
04/18/2025

Congratulations to our newest teams!! I could not be prouder of these dogs and their humans, who worked tremendously hard to achieve this goal! To join our next CGC Class starting 4/24, please call/text 301-664-4434 or visit www.4onthefloor.dog

JOIN US TOMORROW 12-2 Pet Wants Rockville for Ask the Trainer and meet these adorable, adoptable pups from Forever Chang...
04/18/2025

JOIN US TOMORROW 12-2 Pet Wants Rockville for Ask the Trainer and meet these adorable, adoptable pups from Forever Changed Animal Rescue!

04/16/2025

Thank you Victoria Stilwell for today’s tip for DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK!

Tuesday Tip! DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK! Famous animal behaviourist Ian Dunbar says that punishing a dog for growling is l...
04/15/2025

Tuesday Tip! DOG BITE PREVENTION WEEK!
Famous animal behaviourist Ian Dunbar says that punishing a dog for growling is like removing the ticker from a time bomb.

Dogs use growling as a way of letting you know that they are stressed or upset. If you punish a dog for growling, you run the risk that they will avoid the early warning procedure and go straight for a bite the next time that they are uncomfortable.

There is a world of difference between temporarily suppressing a behaviour, and changing the dog's underlying emotional state to produce long term behaviour change.

For example, if you were scared of snakes, and I punished you for screaming by shooting you in the leg, you'd probably force yourself to stop screaming. But have I changed the way you feel about snakes? Would you act rationally if a snake got up close and personal with you? Probably not! If anything, I may have made you feel even more afraid of snakes, as you now associate them with the pain I inflicted.

With your training, always think to yourself - is this a quick, short term solution, or will this benefit my dog and I in the long run?

If you have a dog that growls, follow us for tips on helping fearful or reactive dogs….

🐾 Ask the Trainer Event! 🐾Join 4 on the Floor Dog Training for Ask the Trainer at with Forever Changed Animal Rescue th...
04/14/2025

🐾 Ask the Trainer Event! 🐾

Join 4 on the Floor Dog Training for Ask the Trainer at with Forever Changed Animal Rescue this Saturday, April 19, from 12 PM to 2 PM

🎓 Have questions about your pup's behavior?
🐶 Want tips for leash training, obedience, or puppy socialization?
📚 Meet our expert trainers and some adoptable pups!

Bring your questions and your pup! 🐕 Let’s make your dog the best on all fours!

Happy Dig Bite Prevention Week! Thank you Animal Positive Coalition for kicking us off!
04/14/2025

Happy Dig Bite Prevention Week! Thank you Animal Positive Coalition for kicking us off!

It's bite prevention week! Have you or someone you know ever been bitten by a dog? Here's a graphic to help you understand if your dog wants you to continue interacting as you are.

We are seeking dedicated and reliable dog walkers and dog sitters to join our team immediately! If you have a passion fo...
04/13/2025

We are seeking dedicated and reliable dog walkers and dog sitters to join our team immediately! If you have a passion for animals and experience in pet care, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy spending time with dogs and providing them with the care and attention they deserve.

Please email your resume to [email protected] to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role.

Chag Sameach to those who celebrate!
04/13/2025

Chag Sameach to those who celebrate!

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5530 Randolph Road
Bethesda, MD
20852

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 11:30am - 5:30pm

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